CVE-2013-2417: Medium severity ORACLE JRE vulnerability
It was discovered that the Network component did not properly perform InetAddress serialization. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to disclose sensitive information.
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Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 41 and earlier; and OpenJDK 6 and 7; allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Networking. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to an information leak involving InetAddress serialization. CVE has not investigated the apparent discrepancy between vendor reports regarding the impact of this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2417?
CVE-2013-2417 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2417?
To fix CVE-2013-2417, update to Oracle JRE version 1.7.0 update 17 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-2417?
CVE-2013-2417 affects various versions of Oracle JRE and JDK as well as IcedTea packages.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-2417?
CVE-2013-2417 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to InetAddress serialization.
Can CVE-2013-2417 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2417 can potentially be exploited remotely by an untrusted Java application or applet.